Durham, NH, located in zip code 03824, has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters. The area gets an average of 43 inches of precipitation annually, including 27 inches of snow. Winters can be very cold with temperatures dipping below freezing for several months at a time while summertime temperatures usually range between 70-80°F (21-27°C). The area is known for its frequent rain showers throughout the year and it also experiences occasional thunderstorms during spring and summer.
Durham (zip 03824), New Hampshire gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Durham (zip 03824) averages 53 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Durham (zip 03824). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Durham (zip 03824) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 53 inches of snow a year